A closed-door U.K. court hearing addressed Apple's attempt to block a surveillance order requiring the creation of a back door for government access to encrypted data, raising privacy concerns globally.

The article discusses the fragmentation of social media platforms, notably focusing on Meta's dominance and the backlash from users over privacy issues and corporate decisions related to political endorsements.

Google has updated its Results About You tool to simplify the process for users to request removal of outdated personal information from search results.